Common Heroes

The “Common Heroes” project features everyday people who are inspirational to others.
I first started painting people I knew.
Then I asked friends and neighbors who they think is a hero in the community. I interviewed these people to integrate elements of their stories into painted portraits.
These portraits were created in part thanks to support from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Cafe Con Leche, DMex printing, Blick Art Materials, and Raymond Lozano.